Michael Badnarik's Constitution Class 28/42

A strict, literal interpretation of the Constitution from Michael Badnarik, the 2004 Libertarian presidential candidate.
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[bluemalificent]

I just want to say, while working my way through, thank you so much for posting this!

[benjie2429]

No problem..you can repay me by spreading the word about these videos or adding them yourself as long as folks see them is all that matters...This is the kinda stuff they should teach in civics

[SovereignCurtis]

It is all in how you argue it, and who you argue in front of.

The best "defense" or argument I've heard from the people I've met who have SUCCESSFULLY stood up for their Rights, is the "no-standing" argument. You ask, or tell, the judge to dismiss the case, because no crime has been committed, the prosecution will tell this you themselves, therefore you have nothing to rule on (except Lunch), therefore the court has no standing.

Some judges love this argument, most respect it.

[cotss2012]

@Xeogt

Sorry, but that's not how it works. Governments have every right to determine how government-owned property is used. There is no law nor constitution which states "the right of the people to use public property in any manner they see fit, as long as they're not making a profit from it, shall not be infringed".

[Xeogt]

@cotss2012 You seem to be forgetting that you have a right to freely travel. What you however do not have the right to do is to engag in commerce on public property, without permission. You are not allowed to privately derive gain from public property, yet you are allowed to use it freely. A sovereign person who legally resides in the United States, has the right to drive without a license.

[xesiria]

If we have the right to peacefully assemble? If we are hurt or assaulted by state / police. We can take action by lawsuit against the Government for such action? If so we can take payment with gold or silver or just a note?

[cotss2012]

Mr. Badnarik seems to be forgetting that the state governments have every authority to decide who can or cannot drive on public streets and highways, so cops can, in fact, arrest you for not showing them a driver's license...